When your Atwood RV water heater pilot goes out and won't stay lit, the fix is usually a worn or failed pilot assembly. Camco's 09-0281 is engineered as a direct factory-equivalent replacement, so you get reliable re-ignition without improvising or adapting generic parts.
The Camco 09-0281 gas pilot assembly is purpose-built for Atwood RV propane water heaters. At 9 inches in length, it matches the factory pilot tube geometry so the thermocouple tip seats correctly in the pilot flame and the pilot orifice aligns with the burner hood -- no bending, no shimming, no adapters.
This is a common maintenance item for RVs that see heavy seasonal use or have been sitting in storage. A weak or corroded pilot assembly is one of the most frequent causes of water heater ignition failure, and replacing the full assembly rather than just the thermocouple is the right call when the unit has several years of service behind it.
Designed specifically for Atwood propane water heater models. Replaces the OEM pilot assembly without modification.
Factory-length 9-inch assembly ensures correct thermocouple positioning in the pilot flame for reliable flame sensing.
Includes the full gas pilot assembly -- pilot tube, orifice, and thermocouple -- so you replace everything at once.
Step-by-step installation instructions are packaged with the assembly, supporting a confident DIY replacement.
Pilot assembly replacement is a task most handy RV owners can handle with basic tools. The general process involves shutting off the propane supply, removing the exterior access panel, disconnecting the old thermocouple lead and pilot gas line, unbolting the pilot bracket, and reversing the steps with the new assembly. Always leak-test connections with soapy water after reassembly before relighting.